A survey reveals overwhelming public support for penalties against TV Republika regarding controversial on-screen text displayed during broadcasts.
Background on TV Republika and the Controversy
Several days ago, reports surfaced regarding the use of on-screen text, or “crawls,” during broadcasts on TV Republika, particularly in relation to the debate surrounding the SAFE program. The issue quickly prompted complaints to the National Broadcasting Council (Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji).
A reader poll was conducted to gauge public opinion on the matter, with the results detailed below.
Survey Results: Strong Support for Penalties
The vast majority of respondents favored penalizing the station. A total of 88.79 percent of voters (2258 responses as of March 25, 2026) indicated support for sanctions.
Conversely, 10.30 percent (262 people) voted against penalties, while 0.90 percent (23 votes) selected “I have no opinion.” A total of 2543 responses were received.
About Telewizja Republika
Telewizja Republika has been broadcasting for over a decade, establishing a distinct profile and organizational structure.
The station began broadcasting in 2013 as a news and public affairs channel based in Warsaw. The broadcaster is Telewizja Republika S.A., with Tomasz Sakiewicz serving as editor-in-chief. From its inception, the station has targeted a specific audience, employing journalists with prior experience in print and online media.
Currently, the program is distributed via terrestrial, satellite, and cable systems. Telewizja Republika has expanded its programming to include news, public affairs, and thematic formats, including sports and entertainment programs.
